The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1887-03-19
Timely TOggery.

Very much more attention and interest
are directed TO the proper and tasteful
dressing Of the neck and throat now. than
was formerly, during the past year, the
case, and, indeed. a great deal OF effective
ness may be added to any toilet by little
frightening bestowed at this point.
While the tailor made style of costume
was in vogue so generally, not only for
promenade and street dresses, but for house
and reception toilets, hi Ii straight collars
We're the only form OF reck- dressing al
iowalle, and within these, straight linen
collars appeared.
Now. however, Partisan ideas Gre taking
hold and inpumerable fancies are indu' ged
for elaboration OF this portion of the toilet,
which add considerably to the elegance of
ladies dresses on every occasion.
For instance. what are termed dog col
lars land tbey look good deal like the
real article too are now seen, mad of
jet, amber, dead black garnet, and steel
beads and goldor silver bullion.
For the street very neat and quite nov
Il eontrivance is collar of fur, like those
frequently worn now. except that from the
flap which closes the front depends n fall
of very heavy black Spanish lace. giving a
iaunty appearance.
That was a sin9ularly considerate and
thoughtful young lady who, the other d,y,
Oh the occasion of her wedding, not only
presented to her bridesmaids the dresses
they were to wear, but included in her gift
to each a diamond ring as souvenir.
Simplicity characterizes q great many..of
the ball broom dresses and festal costumes
worn by OR younger ladies at present, an
! really think it is decidedly the best taste
The dIrectoire gowns which are worn on
every conceivable occasion, from a we'd
ding to the opera, are the height OK sin-
pllcity. and costumes are worn which, be-
sides having the semi circular ard very
modest corsage of onr grandinothers
have gathered bodices or waists of point
d'esprit net or other light material, which
in such a case, also forms the draperies:
such gown is, at least, the extreme of
plain taste, and, if the truth must be
spoken, is not very effective. OF pretty.
nevertheless.
However, there IS toe much latitude per-
mittcd in evening toilets for any woman to
quarrel with the mode; if one style DOS
sesses no attractions she may choose any
other, which Will be sure to be equally in
fashion, from a high necked, long sleeyed
gown to the most decollete creation which
our modistes who, as we'll as their patrons
are becoming somewhat venturesome in
this respect deem it safe to produce.
Vivid combinations are much sought
after in the present style of dress: brilliant
red or blue shades are combined With yari
Gus tints of brown, from tan OF fawn to
tobacco color and seal; green and amb r
are placed together. and many like queer
conlunctions OF color are used To give
effect 10 costumes, and in many cases the
"a 1Fsr1- of tl,xt r.
what violated
A charming little suit for girl of about
eight years of age Is III a smooth mixed
WOODEN material; the skirt /, borlared with
wide band OF velvet. and then killed in
wide plaits all the way around: the waist
buttons. on a scalloped edge bound with
braid. from one shoulder 20 the waist,
where clasped belt Of the velvet occurs:
tins belt, however. does not extend all the
way around; It the back it II replaced by "a
sash OF the WOODEN material. the broad ends
or which hang to the bottom of the skirt
Cuffs and collar of velvet
young lady often finds it rather ink
some to be compelled. on having the honor
conferred upon her OF request TO act as
bridesmaid, to furnish a costume in the
style and material prescribed by the lady
whom she Is 10 attend, and which will
scarcely answer for any other OCCASION
while 1t puts her TO considerable expense.
very handsome matinee wrap. also ser
ylceable for general street wear, we have seen
in light brown Sicilienne. Il was made in
rather round form in front, short over
the hips. The trimming consisted of
bronze passementerie. chenille fringe. and
lynx, and the wrap, though not very ex-
penslye one, was very effective
A miss costume in dark green plush had
waist, made with loose vest and with
two long ends extending down over the
skirt in front, though it vas quite Short be-
hind, TO allow of a bouffaut back draperv.
the young lady Tor whom it was intended
beng about sixteen years OF age The
vest. as well as the collar and cuffs. were
OF striped silk in maroon and apple green.
The skirt, also of the plush. had side
panels of plaid velvet in the same colors
as above, and between these panels. IL
front. was killed the drapesies were Of
green silk, the same shade as the plu. Ia. and
hung in natural fold.